The Toronto Van Attack
On April 23, 2018, Toronto's Yonge Street became the site of one of Canada’s deadliest vehicle-ramming attacks. In this gripping episode, Mel dissects how a rented van driven by Alek Minassian tragically transformed a familiar street into a scene of loss and outrage.
What You’ll Learn:
The horrifying timeline of the attack: 11 killed—nine of them women—and 15 injured, marking the worst vehicle-based mass killing in Canadian history.
The motivations debated: incel ideology and misogynist terrorism versus severe mental illness.
The legal outcome: Minassian was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
How the community rallied: from memorials to policy discussions, Mel explores the city’s emotional aftermath and search for healing.
Why Listen? This episode goes beyond the headlines—it unravels the ideology, the impact, and the resilience of a city forced to confront tragedy.
Content Warning: Features discussion of mass violence, terrorism, and death. Listener discretion is advised.
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